Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,433 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 423 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,616 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,433; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $751.9M; across 3,616 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 645 with a published date

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AHNS Endocrine Surgery Section ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Award for Thyroid Cancer Research Grant The American Head and Neck Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies $10,000, one year. One available.	Not published	Varies
AADSM/AASM Foundation Research Award American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K Foster research and advance the field of dental sleep medicine through collaborative research between dentists and sleep medicine professionals	Not published	$30K – $100K
Transportation Library Research Grant Northwestern University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northwestern University Transportation Library holds one of the largest transportation research collections in the world, covering all modes of transportation including aviation, rail, highway, public transit, and pedestrian and…	Not published	Varies
CNF Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Summer Scholarship Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year the Child Neurology Foundation selects a promising medical student with an interest in child neurology to receive the CNF Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Summer Scholarship, supporting the next generation of child neurologists.	Not published	Varies
Achievement Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Achievement Award, presented by the Society of Toxicology, honors members who have made significant contributions to toxicology within 15 years of obtaining their highest degree.	Not published	Varies
Chris Millar Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Chris Millar Award recognizes outstanding scientific achievements in membrane transport, honoring scientists whose work enhances our understanding of molecular crossing through biological membranes.	Not published	$2K
Veterinary Student Research Fellowship Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) builds public-private partnerships to support bold science. Our research, co-created with the agriculture community, fills critical research gaps.	Not published	Varies
The Linda L. Sullivan Memorial Grant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Inc Chapter · Foundation Not published · $200K An endowed memorial research grant established by Greg Lurvey in honor of his late wife, Debra Lurvey, who lived with systemic scleroderma.	Not published	$200K
Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $6,000,000 total The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE).	Forecast	$6,000,000 total
Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation Inc, provides $1,250 in funding to doctoral students in clinical, counseling, or community psychology who have lived…	Not published	$1K
Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: E4A will continue to accept letters of intent under the current CFP until November 1, 2024 at 3pm EDT.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant aims to attract and retain promising early career scientists in pediatric oncology research.	Not published	Up to $5K
Medical Research and Human Services Grants Laffintr of John & Maria Tuw Main · Foundation Not published · $2K – $40K The John and Maria Laffin Trust provides funding for education, animal welfare, medical research, and human services to 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	$2K – $40K
Enhancing Adoption of RFID Technology Research Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies In support of the ASHP Innovation Center, the ASHP Foundation is offering a competitive grant program to support projects using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in medication use systems, including evaluations to…	Not published	Varies
National Glaucoma Research Program: Standard Awards Grant Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The National Glaucoma Research Program, funded by BrightFocus Foundation, aims to support groundbreaking research in glaucoma.	Not published	Up to $150K
URA Visiting Scholars Program (VSP) Grant Universities Research Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The URA Visiting Scholars Program (VSP) supports faculty, postdocs, and graduate students from URA member institutions to collaborate at Fermilab for up to one year.	Not published	Up to $50K
AOSSM Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The AOSSM Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship is awarded annually to US-based orthopaedic surgery residents in their third, fourth or fifth year of training, providing funding to attend the AOSSM Annual Meeting plus mentorship with AOSSM…	Not published	Varies
Summer Research Internship Grant American Epilepsy Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Summer Research Internship Grant, sponsored by the American Epilepsy Society, provides up to $11,500 for undergraduate internships aimed at promoting equity in epilepsy research.	Not published	Up to $12K
W.S. Cooper Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Fields of Geobotany and/or Physiographic Ecology Ecological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $700 Given to honor an outstanding contributor to the fields of geobotany and/or physiographic ecology—the fields in which W.S. Cooper worked. Award recognizes a single contribution in a scientific publication (single or multiple authored).	Not published	$700
Greater Lake Superior Foundation Grant Program The Greater Lake Superior Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Greater Lake Superior Foundation Grant Program provides $2000 grants annually to support graduate research on Coaster Brook Trout in Lake Superior and its tributaries.	Not published	$2K
INPS Biodiversity Grants Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $400 – $2K The INPS Biodiversity Grants, offered by the Indiana Native Plant Society, support projects that promote the appreciation and preservation of Indiana's native plants.	Not published	$400 – $2K
Linda H. Mantel Next Generation Women’s Leadership Award Grant Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · $3K The Linda H. Mantel Next Generation Women’s Leadership Award, established in 2022 by Sigma Xi, honors emerging women leaders in research.	Not published	$3K
AHA Fellowship in Aerospace History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $23K The AHA Fellowship in Aerospace History, sponsored by NASA, supports advanced research in aerospace history across various dimensions. This fellowship seeks scholars with a PhD or doctoral candidates, prioritizing early-career researchers.	Not published	$23K

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About grants for science research

Grants for science research fund basic and applied research, fellowships, and education across the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are the largest federal funders, while private funders include the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement. These awards support universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and individual scientists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for science research award?

Of the 6,433 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 3,616 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $3,500 and $125K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for science research?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (518), Society of Toxicology (102), U.S. National Science Foundation (90), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,433 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 645 have a published upcoming deadline, 922 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,806 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 44% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for science research?

Science research grants fund basic and applied research, graduate fellowships, instrumentation, and STEM education. NSF offers hundreds of opportunities — including grants, cooperative agreements, and fellowships — across science and engineering, and NIH funds biomedical and health research. Private funders like the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation support targeted research programs and early-career fellowships.

Who funds scientific research in the U.S.?

The largest funders are federal agencies — the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health — which together provide a major share of academic research support. Private foundations such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement fund additional research and fellowships, and many fields have discipline-specific societies and corporate sponsors. The right source depends on your field and whether you need research, equipment, or fellowship funding.

Are there grants for early-career scientists and students?

Yes. NSF runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program for students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, and the Sloan Research Fellowships support early-career scientists. Many agencies and societies reserve funding tracks for postdocs, new investigators, and underrepresented researchers. Eligibility usually depends on career stage and institutional affiliation, so check each program's requirements before applying.

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